BI Developer / Visualization Specialist (Journeyman)

DecisionPoint seeks a BI Developer / Visualization Specialist to develop dashboards, operational reports, self-service templates, and ad hoc visualizations supporting the USMEPCOM ENLIST program.

This Journeyman-level position will use Power BI, SQL, Power Query, and DAX to translate mission requirements into accurate, accessible, and understandable reporting products. The specialist will develop intuitive layouts, drill-through experiences, and paginated reports where supported by the approved environment.

The BI Developer / Visualization Specialist will collaborate with the Power BI/Analytics Engineering Lead, business analysts, data engineers, testers, and Government users to demonstrate reporting capabilities, incorporate feedback, and improve usability., The BI Developer / Visualization Specialist will: Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, operational reports, self-service templates, and ad hoc visualizations.

• Translate reporting requirements, business rules, KPIs, and acceptance criteria into usable reporting products.

• Use SQL and Power Query to retrieve, prepare, transform, and validate reporting data.

• Develop DAX measures and calculations consistent with approved definitions and shared semantic models.

• Create accessible layouts with clear navigation, meaningful labels, readable visuals, and appropriate use of color.

• Develop drill-through experiences, filters, tooltips, and other interactions that help users explore results.

• Develop paginated reports where supported by the approved hosting configuration and reporting tools.

• Create reusable templates and visual patterns that follow program reporting standards.

• Validate calculations, totals, filters, relationships, and displayed results against authoritative data and expected outcomes.

• Test report usability, accessibility, performance, and data refresh behavior.

• Implement approved report-level access requirements and coordinate access issues with the technical lead.

• Conduct user demonstrations and gather feedback on reporting functionality, layout, and interpretation.

• Incorporate approved user feedback and resolve assigned reporting defects.

• Support user acceptance testing and maintain evidence of corrections and retest results.

• Coordinate with data engineering and database teams to investigate data discrepancies and source changes.

• Follow approved version control, review, deployment, and change-management procedures.

• Maintain report documentation, calculation definitions, data mappings, and user guidance.

• Help users understand report capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use of self-service templates.

The following must-have qualifications are drawn from the supplied position requirements:

• Active Secret clearance or higher.

• Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, data analytics, computer science, or a related field, or a permitted equivalent.

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Power Query, and DAX.

• Experience developing accessible dashboards.

• Experience developing operational reports.

• Ability to build self-service reporting templates and ad hoc visualizations.

• Ability to develop drill-through experiences and paginated reports where supported.

• Ability to conduct user demonstrations and incorporate feedback into reporting products.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but are not required:

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300).

• Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense reporting needs.

• Experience working with shared semantic models, standardized measures, and enterprise reporting standards.

• Experience with Power BI Report Builder or comparable paginated reporting tools.

• Familiarity with data warehouses, dimensional models, data lineage, and metadata.

• Experience testing report accessibility, usability, calculations, and performance.

• Familiarity with approved gateways, refresh schedules, and reporting access controls.

• Experience with version control, controlled deployment, and reporting change management.

• Strong visual communication, analytical troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.